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LS12 TWL

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,433 mi
Last recorded94,433 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 TWL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 94,433 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration Emission test Requirements only just met. It would appear that the emission system requires adjustment or repair!! (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre inner and outer shoulder wearing smooth!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 91,247 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 88,548 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 88,548 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2022 84,910 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 81,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 75,625 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 68,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 57,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 48,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 32,279 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 31,672 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

the n/s/f tyre is wearing low on the inner and outer edges. 205/55/vr17 conti 2

the n/s/r tyre has slight cuts to the sidewall.

the o/s/f tyre is wearing slightly on the outer edge.

there is oil leaks apparent from the engine.

top and bottom covers fitted.

Fail 29 Mar 2016 31,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

the n/s/f tyre is wearing low on the inner and outer edges. 205/55/vr17 conti 2

the n/s/r tyre has slight cuts to the sidewall.

the o/s/f tyre is wearing slightly on the outer edge.

there is oil leaks apparent from the engine.

top and bottom covers fitted.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 24,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

very slight bulge in n/s/r tyre sidewall

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
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LS12 TWL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 57,372 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS12 TWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LS12 TWL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 31 March 2012.

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